Sunday AdelajaWhen you see injustice among the nations, you will find out that the root cause is covetousnes.
About This Quote
The root cause or source of all conflict, violence and injustice is the desire for wealth and wealth-getting by force. This is a difficult concept for most people to understand because it is at odds with our deepest values. It means that the ordinary daily activities of our lives are, in fact, sources of conflict and violence.
Source: Insulted By Ungodliness: Raising A Generation Of The Provoked In Every Nation
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